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About the Course

Around the world, we find ourselves facing global epidemics of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and other predominantly diet-related diseases. To address these public health crises, we urgently need to explore innovative strategies for promoting healthful eating. There is strong evidence that global increases in the consumption of heavily processed foods, coupled with cultural shifts away from the preparation of food in the home, have contributed to high rates of preventable, chronic disease. In this course, learners will be given the information and practical skills they need to begin optimizing the way they eat. This course will shift the focus away from reductionist discussions about nutrients and move, instead, towards practical discussions about real food and the environment in which we consume it. By the end of this course, learners should have the tools they need to distinguish between foods that will support their health and those that threaten it. In addition, we will present a compelling rationale for a return to simple home cooking, an integral part of our efforts to live longer, healthier lives. View the trailer for the course here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7x1aaZ03xU...

Top reviews

AE

Jun 21, 2018

It was an amazing course that allowed for me to be much more conscious of what I was eating and pushed me to strive to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Overall, it was very entertaining and informative!

GG

Oct 7, 2021

this course changed my view on healthy eating and also instilled healthy cooking habits in me! I absolutely oved the simple , delicious and healthy recipes! definitely trying them out ! Thank you Maya

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By Rick P

Aug 4, 2022

Very common sense. It reinforces what I think we all kind of know about food, but with actual experts making the case

By Minahil S

Jul 26, 2022

i have learned a lot from this course such as healhty and nutritious diet balancing using plant based unprocessed food.

By Klaudia X

Feb 14, 2022

I did enjojy this course. It coverd the basics of food and health and it helpeded me to understand more in this aspect.

By Nimah A

Jun 15, 2021

thanks alot for your realy good working. it is clear and understandable for me. please, complete this series of topics.

By Georgi K

Jan 23, 2021

Excellent tips about food and nutrition. You can add more information about sports diet. Say on that course! Good luck!

By Rushna M

Aug 19, 2020

This course is very helpful to understand the basic things for those who didn't have knowledge about food and nutrition

By Carolina J P

Jun 26, 2020

An excellent course, I liked so much, I learned many interesting concepts for my life and to help other people. Thanks.

By Ahsan M

May 8, 2020

It is a great course full of valuable information. good recipes at the end. thanks for everyone for this amazing course

By Vinod V

Feb 16, 2020

Thank you for the tips and tricks to stay healthy. This course is mainly focused to promote an Anti-inflammatory diet.

By Amit K

Jan 23, 2020

Beautifully structured course. Its been a healthy read and has definitely given me a better insight. Thank you Coursera

By sanjog M

Jul 17, 2019

I am just at the beginning of the course and found that it's really fascinating and enthusiastic...

just want to "wow"

By Asia A A A

Jan 31, 2019

Dear Sir

I AGREE with this course it is very help full, I learn a lot of things here that I was not now any thing about

By karla s D p

Oct 28, 2018

it an amazing course with a lot of tips very usefull, i really looking forward to continue doing more courses like this

By Ramon D

Apr 15, 2018

A very informative, quick introductory course that focuses on practical aspects of healthy eating. Should be mandatory!

By AB “ D

Jan 9, 2018

Very simple and easy to understand course for people who are just beginning to learn about nutrition and eating habits.

By Anna A

Aug 4, 2017

I truly enjoyed the course .I think anyone who is even a bit curious about the food and health industry should take it.

By Soh K T

Apr 16, 2017

Always enjoyed classes by May. Excellent delivery, interesting and easy to follow. Contents very rich and practical.

By Danielle J

Feb 15, 2016

Thank you for offering the course. I've learned a lot of new nutritional information that I will apply to my lifestyle.

By Aahanaa G

Jun 7, 2023

This was short and crisp, it made everything easy to understand and educated me on food and how it affects for health.

By Diógenes A d A

Sep 18, 2022

Gostei muito para uma introdução, perguntas simples e diretas, sem nenhuma dificuldade, as video aulas são excelentes

By Kaleigh O

Jul 14, 2022

This gave me some great starting points to eating better and taking care of my family by cooking better food for them.

By Quách P L

Aug 31, 2021

This course is very helpful and interesting. It's quite easy for learners to follow and understand what speakers said.

By Raphaela C F B

Jul 10, 2021

Curso muito bom, aprendi diversas coisas novas e adquiri conhecimento sobre o como e como cuidar da minha alimentação.

By Lauren S

Dec 7, 2020

Practical, well-reasoned information, presented as a mix of science and general best practices. I enjoyed this course!

By Sarika K

Nov 2, 2020

The course gives a basic insight on the foods and health. How small lifestyle changes can help you lead a healthy life